How to travel from Derby to Cambridge

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Compare train and bus for Derby to Cambridge

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €20.

Distance: 83 miles (134 km)

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€94

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€21

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2h 54m

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2h 24m

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4h 5m

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3h 35m

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from Derby to Cambridge

How to get from Derby to Cambridge by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Derby to Cambridge is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
08:00AM7h35
Derby
03:35PMCambridge
$221One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
08:00AM7h35
Derby
03:35PMCambridge
$221One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
02:10PM4h00
Derby
06:10PMCambridge
$441One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
05:00AM8h35
Derby
01:35PMCambridge
$281One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Derby to Cambridge

Travel to Cambridge easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Derby to Cambridge.

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There are 2 options to travel between Derby and Cambridge including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Derby to Cambridge is a bus with an average price of $19 (€15).

This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Cambridge:

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Cambridge costing on average $25 (€20).

The fastest way to travel from Derby to Cambridge is by train with an average journey time of 2h 33m.

Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 40m.

The distance from Derby to Cambridge is approximately 83 miles (134 km).
The average frequency per day from Derby to Cambridge is:
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Derby and Cambridge as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Derby to Cambridge:
  • Buses mostly depart from Derby, Bus Station and arrive in Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece).
  • Trains mostly depart from Derby station (DBY) and arrive in Cambridge station (CBG).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Derby to Cambridge, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Cambridge by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Cambridge by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Derby to Cambridge often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Kings Cross (KGX), Oxford, London Stansted Airport, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cambridge and these popular destinations at a great price.

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